Mayer LLP

Legal

LegalSecretary/Paralegal-ConstructionDefect

$60–85k San Antonio, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Legal Secretary/Paralegal - Construction Defect at Mayer LLP. Skills: Construction defect litigation, Paralegal support, Legal secretarial support, Document production. Draft discovery responses. Prepare objections”

Industry & Context.

Legal

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years paralegal/legal secretary experience, Construction defect cases experience, Civil litigation procedures knowledge, Discovery processes knowledge, Court rules knowledge, Microsoft Office proficiency, Legal research tools proficiency, Billing time experience, Billing 50-70 hours/month

Nice to Have

IManage or comparable DMS proficiency, Discovery responses preparation experience, Document productions coordination experience

What You'll Do.

Draft discovery responses

Coordinate substantive responses

Identify documents and information

Coordinate collection of project documentation

Organize project documentation

Produce project documentation

Prepare document productions

Manage electronic stored information

Organize materials for expert witnesses

Prepare materials for expert witnesses

Create case management templates

Maintain case management templates

Create discovery shells

Maintain discovery shells

Create litigation support materials

Maintain litigation support materials

Assist attorneys with pleadings

Assist attorneys with motions

Assist attorneys with discovery

Assist attorneys with trial preparation

Communicate with clients

Communicate with experts

Communicate with insurance carriers

Communicate with opposing counsel

Manage attorney calendars

Draft legal documents

Revise legal documents

Proofread legal documents

Prepare court filings

Process court filings

Monitor litigation deadlines

Ensure compliance with court rules

Ensure compliance with scheduling orders

Handle client communications

Handle routine case correspondence

Maintain electronic case files

Maintain physical case files

Provide overflow legal secretarial support

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with attorneys; Collaborate with clients; Collaborate with experts; Collaborate with support staff; Work with attorneys; Work with clients; Work with experts; Work with support staff

Communication Scope

Client communications; Case correspondence

Full Job Description

## Description At Mayer LLP, we believe in doing law differently — with collaboration, innovation and determination at the core. Founded by a team of experienced, entrepreneurial attorneys, we’ve built a firm where client interests come first and teamwork drives results. With a Southwest regional footprint spanning Texas, New Mexico and Arkansas and a breadth of practice areas including corporate & securities, litigation, real estate, tax, labor & employment, healthcare and immigration, we serve clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies across industries. If you thrive in a dynamic, growth-minded environment where your contribution directly matters and you’ll work alongside skilled professionals focused on achieving business-driven legal solutions, Mayer is where you can make an impact. We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Hybrid Paralegal/Legal Secretary to support a busy Insurance Defense practice focused primarily on Construction Defect litigation. This newly created position will provide both paralegal and legal secretarial support to a growing team of attorneys handling a high-volume caseload. The role is approximately 50% paralegal and 50% legal secretary responsibilities, with the opportunity to evolve into a dedicated paralegal position as the practice continues to expand.     ## Responsibilities Draft discovery responses, including preparing objections and coordinating substantive responses with attorneys and clients Review case files proactively to identify documents and information needed to support litigation strategy and expert review Coordinate collection, organization, and production of project documentation, including construction records, contracts, correspondence, photographs, and other relevant materials Prepare document productions and manage large volumes of electronically stored information Organize and prepare materials for expert witnesses, ensuring complete and accurate documentation is provided for review Crea

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